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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.65, 544.98 and 360.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.65, 544.98 and 360.66 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.65 : 544.98 = 360.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.65/544.98 = 360.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.65x = 544.98 × 360.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.65x = 196,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,549.76/362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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